Whenever you struggle with your eating or with gaining weight, you might be tempted to describe yourself with words such as fat, lazy, failure, or screw-up. [Read more…]
Eating like a “normal” person – Day 79
You’re tired of salads and you’re bored with grilled chicken breast.
When you’ve been on a diet for a while, you may start longing for a little more variety and fun in your plan. [Read more…]
Punishment is NOT motivating – Day 78
Do you ever try to motivate yourself by being critical or by using negative self-talk?
Unfortunately, punishing yourself doesn’t usually cause you to change your behavior. [Read more…]
Create a nice ritual – Day 77
Another way to build emotional safety is to create habits or rituals that help you feel more settled.
Picture drinking a cup of tea next to the fireplace or by a favorite window.
Food is my security blanket – Day 76
During times when you feel unsettled, anxious and insecure, food can easily become your security blanket.
Instead of reaching for food, learn how to create a sense of “emotional safety.” [Read more…]
When good things happen – Day 75
Today, I want you to look at your actions and identify all the ones that help move you closer to your goals.
Label these as small wins.
These include any of your efforts that make you feel more successful, happy, healthy, or peaceful. [Read more…]
What’s good today? (besides food) – Day 74
Do you ever have days when absolutely everything seems to go wrong?
During times like this, food starts looking like a really good friend.
But wait! You certainly don’t have to give in and eat.
Instead of letting your struggles pull you down, start training yourself to notice all the good things around you. [Read more…]
Perfectionism is a gift! – Day 73
Are you perfect? Why not?
Maybe because it’s just do hard to always do it “right.”
Most people who are perfectionists tend to be all-or-nothing thinkers who follow the theme, do it right or don’t do it at all. [Read more…]
Eating in secret – Day 72
Do you eat perfectly around others but creep off alone to finish off the last of the cookies or the leftover dessert?
Maybe you keep a secret stash of your favorite candy so you can nibble it when no one is around.
Even though you know that sneak eating can totally ruin your diet, you may still be struggling with it on a daily basis. [Read more…]
Why is losing weight so hard? – Day 71
There’s no way to avoid it—losing weight takes a lot of effort. You have to plan meals, track what you eat, and avoid food temptations.
For most people, it’s extremely hard to stick with goals of healthier eating and exercising. [Read more…]
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